Spanish word

testimonio

Pronunciation

IPA/testiˈmonjo/

Meaning

  • masculine nountestimony

Example

El testimonio del testigo ayudó al juez.

The witness's testimony helped the judge.

Illustration for testimonio (testimony)

More examples

En la página web aparecen testimonios de clientes satisfechos.

The website features testimonials from satisfied customers.

Core concept

A brief personal statement used to support a recommendation or serve as evidence.

Common phrases

  • testimonios de clientes

    testimonials from customers

  • testimonio personal

    personal testimony

Similar words

opinión: Expression of one's thoughts or feelings about a topic, reflecting personal judgment.
comentario: Short response that comments on or reacts to a specific event or post.
reseña: Critical review that describes a work's features and offers an overall assessment.
declaración: Authoritative statement made in an official setting to assert facts or intentions.

Definition in Spanish

Narración breve de la experiencia de alguien con un producto, servicio o su vivencia, usada para apoyar una recomendación o, en contextos formales, como prueba.

Word origin

From Latin testimonium (from testis 'witness'), the word broadened from 'witness statement' to include short testimonials and personal accounts.

Usage tips

  • The noun is masculine (el testimonio) and commonly appears in plural as testimonios in marketing to label customer endorsements.

Other meanings

  • personal accountnoun
  • testimonialnoun

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